BANGTAIL promises an hour of “unbridled cowboy clown chaos,” and for the most part, it delivers. Dressed in chaps, leather boots, a holstered gun, and sporting a bold goatee and thick black eyebrows, this Texan cowboy is a visual and comedic treat.

Provocateurs Finucane & Smith take over Melbourne Fringe Festival with their kaleidoscopic cabaret production, Global Smash Club.

Dubbing herself as "Australia’s First Attractive Comedian" is indeed supposed to be ironic. While Elouise is definitely stunning, the premise of her show is more piss-take than pageantry.

Raw, deadpan, and disengaged – Annie is delivering not-so-conventional comedy and I’m here for it.

Gen Fricker is on a mission to discover what her legacy will be in the event of her sudden demise.

Nothing is off limits for Lizzy Hoo in this jam-packed show about love, grief, and sharing custody of her dog.

A smartly curated satirical news show full of laughs, hosted by the one and only Osher Günsberg with the help of his quick-witted improv ensemble.

Steph Broadbridge channels a true-crime investigation to unpack the cause of her digital death, blending effortless wit with sharp punchlines.

With the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival back in full swing, we’re sharing some of the trailblazing female comedians, both icons and newcomers, who are set to make you roll off your seat in laughter.